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American Clean Energy And Security Act Of 2009

Floor Speech

Date: June 26, 2009
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Energy

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Mr. DOGGETT. I thank the gentleman.

Earlier today, I voiced my strong objections to this bill. I voted against the rule to permit this bill because of its rejection of some amendments that I thought were important to improve the legislation.

For three reasons, I'm voting for final passage. First, I've been listening to the debate, not so much those who support the bill that I'm not all that enthusiastic about, but listening to the ``flat earth society,'' the climate denials, some of the most inane arguments that I have heard against refusing to act on this vital national security challenge.

Second, I believe there is still some hope to make improvements to this bill once it gets out of the House. Better to have a seat at the table to try to influence the change that is needed in this legislation.

And, third, I'm convinced that unless we act today, the Senate will not act. And unless we act in this Congress, we will not get the international agreements we need to address this serious challenge.

I am voting ``yes'' in the hopes that we will have a better bill and we will have the international accord that we so desperately need to deal with this critical matter.

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